Windom
City in Cottonwood County, Minnesota
Windom is a city in Cottonwood County, Minnesota, with 4,798 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,362 ft (415 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fish Lake, 4.3 miles SE.
- 4,798residents (2020 Census)
- 1,362 ftelevation · 415 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.7 km²
- 1,158 / sq mipopulation density
- 56101ZIP code
About Windom
Windom is a city in and the county seat of Cottonwood County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,798 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Cottonwood County and is situated in the Coteau des Prairies.
Although a mostly small, rural farming community, Windom is host to several parks including a disc golf course at Mayflower Park. The Des Moines River flows through Windom and serves as a gentle, rapid-free canoeing spot.
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Living in Windom
- Median household income
- $74,899
- Median home value
- $169,700
- Median rent
- $806/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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Windom had 4,798 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,798 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,158 per sq mi (447 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Windom at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Cottonwood County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,798 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.14 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.8736° N, 95.1191° W |
| ZIP code | 56101 |
| Official website | windom-mn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2770798 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Windom
- Fish Lake4.3 mi SE
- Bingham Lake4.4 mi NE
- Wilder5.4 mi SW
- Mountain Lake10.8 mi NE
- Heron Lake11.3 mi SW
- Jeffers13.2 mi N
- Okabena13.6 mi SW
- Lakefield13.7 mi S
- Storden15.2 mi NW
- Butterfield17.2 mi E
- Dundee17.4 mi W
- Kinbrae18.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Windom
What county is Windom in?
Windom is in Cottonwood County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Windom, MN?
4,798 people lived in Windom at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Windom, MN?
The ZIP code of Windom is 56101.
What is the elevation of Windom?
1,362 feet (415 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Windom?
Fish Lake (4.3 mi), Bingham Lake (4.4 mi), Wilder (5.4 mi), Mountain Lake (10.8 mi), Heron Lake (11.3 mi).
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